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Sweger Family History

Sweger Surname Meaning

Swedish: unexplained. Perhaps a variant of Dutch Swegers: from Middle Dutch sweger a term denoting a relative by marriage a mother-in-law (compare German Schwager).

Or a variant of Swiggers a patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Swidger (see Schweickert).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sweger family from?

You can see how Sweger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sweger families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sweger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sweger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sweger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sweger. 100% of Sweger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sweger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Sweger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 518 military records available for the last name Sweger. For the veterans among your Sweger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sweger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sweger in 1945 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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